A1 Expression Neutral

أرجوك، تكلم ببطء.

arjook, takallam bibut'.

Please, speak slowly.

Meaning

A polite request for someone to speak at a slower pace.

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Cultural Background

In the Levant, people often use 'على مهلك' (on your pace) to mean 'slow down'.

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Smile

Always smile when asking this to ensure it's taken as a polite request.

Meaning

A polite request for someone to speak at a slower pace.

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Smile

Always smile when asking this to ensure it's taken as a polite request.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct adverb.

أرجوك، تكلم ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ببطء

The word 'ببطء' means 'slowly', which fits the context of the request.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct adverb. Fill Blank A1

أرجوك، تكلم ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ببطء

The word 'ببطء' means 'slowly', which fits the context of the request.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

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No, it is very polite.

Related Phrases

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على مهلك

synonym

Take your time

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